Marketing, communications and events

Hi, I’m Ayanna.

I’m an award-winning creative communications professional working across marketing, social media, strategy and events.

Selected work

A selection of my work.

Experience across

01

Marketing and communications

Campaign promotion, email, websites and stakeholder communications that engage audiences.

02

Social media and content

Content and social media for a growing wellness-tech start-up, making science-backed ideas accessible and engaging.

03

Creative strategy

Insight-led ideas recognised by D&AD New Blood and Creative Conscience.

04

Events

Supporting the Elysian Awards from promotion and nominations through to delivery on the night.

Selected highlights

3

creative awards, including a D&AD Yellow Pencil

54%

email open rate at the Elysian Awards, above the 46% events average

13%

email click rate at the Elysian Awards, around 10x the 1.28% events average

250+

guests welcomed at the Elysian Awards

Event benchmarks: MailerLite 2026 medians.

Awards

Recognised work.

D&AD New Blood logoNando's Fortune Tellers

D&AD New Blood

  • Yellow Pencil ✏️2024
  • Festival Best in ShowJuly 2024

D&AD New Blood celebrates the best work from emerging creatives. Our answer to the Nando's brief won a Yellow Pencil and Best in Show at the festival.

Kind words

“Ayanna took complete ownership of launching a nationwide awards ceremony. With a sharp eye for design and a talent for planning ahead, she sets projects up for success from the very beginning.”
Hannah GallowaySenior Communications Officer, Elysian
“Thank you for all the hard work you've put into everything with us. We'll miss your sunny, positive personality and creative ideas.”
Jasmine EskenziFounder & CEO, The Zensory

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